Accounting Technician

City of Springfield (MO); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid leave

Paid pension retirement

Paid health insurance

and MUCH MORE!

Job summary

City of Springfield (MO) is seeking an Accounting Technician to support the Springfield-Greene County Parks Department’s financial services, focusing on accounts receivable and payables, grant tracking and reporting, and administration of the Parks Youth Scholarship fund.

This role ensures accurate budgeting data, prepares detailed worksheets, and coordinates with City financial systems and department-specific tools to provide clear internal and external summaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required with accounting coursework.
• Minimum 1 year of accounting experience; or 3 years with alternative education.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset for detailed spreadsheet work.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Track and report grants and administer the Parks Youth Scholarship fund.
• Prepare budget data and spreadsheets for the school park section and other areas.
• Assist in preparation of summaries for internal and external reporting from financial data.
• Support external audits with working papers and reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Business with accounting coursework

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

The Springfield- Greene County Parks department is looking for a Accounting Technician to assist in the financial services of the Parks department and specifically the SPARC program. This roll will play a heavy hand in the accounts receivable and payables, tracking and reporting of grants, and administration of the Parks Youth Scholarship fund activity. This position will assist in the preparation of key budget data and spreadsheet for the school park section, as well as other areas of the Parks department. The Accounting Technician coordinates and maintains various types of accounting information required for the City's financial reporting system as well as department specific systems and prepares various summaries, for both internal and external use, from this information.

What to expect:

• Working in database applications, performs detailed spreadsheet analyses, and performs various account analyses and reconciliations as required
• Assists in the preparation of detailed working papers for use in external audits as required
• Makes recommendations to management regarding projections, trends, performance incentive programs, potential problems, etc. based on accounting/financial data
• Provides assistance as assigned with special departmental projects and operations related to improving business operations, performance improvements including incentive programs, internal controls, and improvement studies including managed competition issue.

What you need:

• Basic accounting principles and practices.
• Strong attention to details. This position will include working with highly detailed spreadsheets that will require an eye for the details.
• The desire to serve others. This could include leaders, supervisor, or your peers.
• Analytical detective, having the ability to investigate discrepancies and determine appropriate solutions.

Benefits you'll love:

• Generous paid leave
• Paid pension retirement
• Paid health insurance
• and MUCH MORE!

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About the Springfield-Greene County Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board strives to provide the very best in parks and recreation facilities, programs, events, and services to our community. In doing so, we will make a positive impact on the overall quality of life, health, environmental, social, and economic aspects for our resident families and visitors alike. The Park Board system includes 105 parks sites, ranging from neighborhood playgrounds to multi-use recreational facilities to trails and natural resource areas. The Park Board is proud to be fully accredited, ranking among the top 2 percent of parks and recreation agencies in the country, as well as a recipient of the National Recreation and Park Association's Gold Medal Award and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

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Leadership Philosophy

The City of Springfield’s leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Experience, Education, and Training

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting;

AND

• At least one year of appropriate Accounting experience;

OR

• ABachelor's Degree in Business, or other closely related field, with a minor or equivalent college credit hours in Accounting;

AND

• Three years of appropriate Accounting experience;
• Directly related experience may be substituted for the formal education requirement on a year-for-year basis, plus a minimum of 15 credit hours in Accounting coursework from an accredited college.

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.